Emily’s POV

Sophia stayed upstairs most of the day after breakfast.

She said she needed to catch up on schoolwork and FaceTime her friends. I let her and gave her the space.

But the silence in the house was heavier than usual.

Dario moved around as if everything was normal.

He kissed my cheek when he passed, smiled when our eyes met but something about him felt...distant.

Though it wasn't that obvious but still I noticed it.

He came into the bedroom around six, already dressed in a ...